The mountain town of Bad Grund lies nestled in an open valley and is surrounded by dense mixed forests. Here you’ll find a place that perfectly combines relaxation, health and culture.
It has been a spa town since 1855 and is considered the oldest mountain town in the Upper Harz. A particular highlight is the Eisenstein Tunnel in the Teufelstal – the only state-approved therapeutic tunnel in northern Germany for respiratory conditions.
You can feel the history and nature here at every turn. Discover its 3,000-year-old history at the Cave Experience Centre Iberg Dripstone Cave. You can experience mining culture at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Knesebeck Shaft. For stunning panoramic views, it’s well worth the climb up the Iberger Albertturm on the Iberg. The World Forest Harz offers a botanical highlight with over 600 species of trees and shrubs across 65 hectares.
An absolute must for families: King Hübich’s Marble Run Trail. This adventure trail, approximately 1.8 kilometres long, leads from the Cave Experience Centre through the Teufelstal valley to the historic market square. Six wooden marble runs and marble-launching machines along the way are sure to make not just children’s eyes light up.
Things take on a magical air on Walpurgis Night at the 40-metre-high Hübichenstein, with an impressive open‑air theatre performance featuring a witches’ dance.
Bad Grund also has plenty to offer sports enthusiasts all year round: hike along the König-Hübich Route or the Harzer Baudensteig, burn off some energy mountain biking at the Volksbank Arena Harz, or enjoy Nordic walking, mini-golf and tennis. In winter, cross-country skiers leave their tracks in the snow on the Kreuzberg and Iberg trails. You can find the latest information on winter sports on the winter sports page for Bad Grund.
